A leading fertility expert is urging couples to start a family at a younger age amid fears of a growing over-reliance on technology.

A Queenstown man who went to Britain to get married was turned away at London's Heathrow airport as he didn't have the appropriate visa.

Dannii Minogue has opened up about the loves of her life in her autobiography, My Story.

Australian academic researcher Ray Moynihan says drug companies have stoked demand for a 'female viagra' by creating a buzz around the disorder they have created.

Film-maker Ryan Murphy felt a strong connection with Liz Gilbert's Eat Pray Love.

It's female nature to overcome difficulties as a community, be it making the tea or getting the vote.

The fact outraged parents managed to get Sesame Street to pull the duet between Katy Perry and Elmo shows how powerful their consumer dollar is.

Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, The Story Sisters, is no exception.

Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.

It is, I think, a form of child cruelty; not exactly worthy of a call to social services but a warning of sorts that all about the upbringing may not be as it should.

Dita De Boni hopes the first Super City mayor will give Aucklanders a reason to abandon their cars.

Helena McAlpine's garden gate is broken and her dog has been roaming the neighbourhood.

Falling in love comes at a cost that does not include flowers or bar bills, a new study has found.

New Zealanders of all ages are dancing their way to health and happiness with Latin American dance classes. Jennifer Little finds out more.

Dita De Boni wonders what can possibly be done to protect children who are encountering squalor and neglect at home.

Irish author Cathy Kelly talks to Stephen Jewell about her new novel and the importance of multi-tasking.

Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have reportedly become parents for the second time.

Jack Johnson's most adventurous album yet is a heartfelt tribute to his late father, the man who introduced him to the sea.

Marmite is celebrating its 100th year in New Zealand by reuniting 100 kiwis with their loved ones from overseas for Christmas.

Christmases in Switzerland, red-carpet premieres in Cannes, fishing expeditions off the front deck ... Life for the super-wealthy can be pretty fabulous. But, you don't need to be rich to lead such a covetable lifestyle.